Equality Act 2010

InterpretationE+W+S

6(1)This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Part of this Schedule.E+W+S

(2)A reference to contravening a provision of this Act is a reference to contravening that provision by virtue of section 13.

(3)A reference to work is a reference to employment, contract work, a position as a partner or as a member of an LLP, or an appointment to a personal or public office.

(4)A reference to a person includes a reference to an organisation.

(5)A reference to section 39(2)(b), 44(2)(b), 45(2)(b), 49(6)(b) or 50(6)(b) is to be read as a reference to that provision with the omission of the words “or for receiving any other benefit, facility or service”.

(6)A reference to section 39(2)(c), 44(2)(c), 45(2)(c), 49(6)(c), 50(6)(c), 53(2)(a) or 55(2)(c) (dismissal, etc.) does not include a reference to that provision so far as relating to sex.

(7)The reference to paragraph (b) of section 41(1), so far as relating to sex, is to be read as if that paragraph read—

(b)by not allowing the worker to do the work.